We believe that our intentional commitment to small, multi-age classrooms leads to strong relationships that promote the development of each student.

We believe instruction is academically rigorous when students are challenged to research, explore, and synthesize complex topics to develop a deep understanding of core subjects.

We believe that fostering genuine relationships between the High Point and Honey Creek communities creates opportunities for students to share the joy of life viewed through a broad lens of human experience.

We believe that curriculum-based service learning projects enhance student learning.

We believe that the development of cooperative learning strategies and the ability to work successfully as a team member are essential life skills.

We believe that it is essential for children and their families to be active participants in students’ education, their school, and their community.

We believe that there are experts of all ages in our community who contribute to student learning.

We believe that every individual is entitled to a respectful environment that is both physically and emotionally safe in which he or she can develop to his or her full potential.

We believe that celebrating academic, personal, and civic achievement promotes enthusiasm for learning and supports a positive self-image.

We believe students demonstrate their learning as they share, explain, and transfer their new knowledge.

We believe that students learn and flourish with experiential, integrated, and thematic instruction.